Key Thought: God reaffirmed His covenant with Noah, and it was Noah’s commitment to God that shielded him from apostasy and saved his family from the flood.
April 17, 2021

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 6:5-9..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What three things did God tell us about Noah and what do they mean?
3. Personal Application: Understanding that Noah needed grace, look at your own life and ask, ‘Could it be said of me that I am righteous, blameless, and that you walk with God? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I don’t think the flood was worldwide, but just locally around the Reed Sea. Does that distract or subtract from God’s covenant promises?” How would you respond to your friend?

2. Have a volunteer read Genesis 6:10-18.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Was Noah a prophet? Share your thoughts as to why or why not.
3. Personal Application: How has God spoken to us about the destruction of the earth and establishing His covenant with us and asking us to warn others of the end? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Why didn’t anyone get into the Ark except Noah and his family? Wasn’t Noah effective in his preaching? Didn’t the people want to hear about salvation? What factors may have been involved in denial of Noah’s preaching?“ How would you respond to your relative?

3. Have a volunteer read Genesis 7:23.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. Why was there only a remnant that was saved in Noah’s day? What were the prevailing conditions?
3. Personal Application: Do you believe that of all the billions of people alive today that only a remnant will be saved? Is it because of the prevailing conditions, the accumulation of sinful behavior and thought, or because of man’s response to the Elijah message? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “Did God intend for many people to be saved in the Ark? Was God’s covenant open for all people? Why did He make it with Moses? Does a covenant imply a small number or a remnant?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 9:12,13.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What did the Lord say the rainbow would symbolize?
3. Personal Application: Have you ever seen the rainbow or other sign that God has given you of His mercy and grace?” Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148)

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